Five Common myths of Oral Health & Ramadan 'You can't brush your teeth' and other misconceptions about fasting during the Islamic holy month. Muslims often have to explain that Ramadan doesn't mean 30 days with no food, or that you can't swallow your own saliva. As we approach the Islamic holy month of Ramadan , Muslims must also prepare to answer a flurry of questions by people unaware of what it really means. Fasting , or 'sawm' as it's known in Arabic, is one of the five pillars of Islam and a very spiritual time for Muslims all around the world. But to some, there's an air of mystery surrounding the practice and confusion about what exactly the rules are. Here are some common misconceptions and explanations that quash the misplaced beliefs: 1. You're not allowed to eat for a whole month: Muslims do not fast for a whole month. The requirement is to fast every day from dawn to sunset for the duration of a month. But outside o
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